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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Leave it to the professionals. I want my children taught by professionals.[/quote]

How limiting.  I know my kids can learn from people from all walks of life, not just the 'professionals'.  In fact, the school janitor is one of the people I most admire at our school.  He's so very kind and engaging.  Many kids have learned a lot from him.  Too bad you don't think non-professionals can be amazing teachers.[/quote]

OK, then I guess we don't need educated, certified teachers.  We'll just have the custodial staff teach.  It will be much cheaper.

Seriously, of course you can learn all kids of things from all kinds of people, but teaching is a profession.  Teachers learn how to teach in college.  It's not as easy as it looks.[/quote]

You think the only education that goes on in school is done by the teachers?  You think the only person qualified to 'teach' are those who do it as a profession?  Of course the 'professional' should direct instruction but that doesn't mean the kids can't learn from the non-professional.

BTW - teachers don't learn to teach in college, they learn how to teach in the classroom.  I don't have a degree in education but I'm well qualified to teach.  I don't care if you want me to teach your child or not.  If you don't like someone like me teaching your kids, go private.  I'm sure it would be a much better fit for you.[/quote]

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